Mengerson Nature Reserve - ACRES Land Trust — Attraction in Fort Wayne

Just went for the first time this evening. No one else was out, as it's been colder than normal. The reserve was pretty isolated once you get a few hundred feet off the road, which offers a really nice escape from the hustle and bustle. I highly recommend wearing boots, or other waterproof footwear. Also, wear some clothes that you don't mind getting a little muddy. A friendly reminder, this location is not "accessible," so I would not recommend it for those with mobility issues, or anyone who is not sure footed. I may take a trash bag with me next time, as some people don't seem to have the respect to remove their trash when they leave, and I saw a few things that needed picking up on the way in. Overall, this is a really great little getaway on the NE side of town, and it doesn't cost a dime to spend some...

I parked at the entrance on Stellhorn Rd which is marked with a sign, but there's also access from the shopping plaza, it's just not marked at all from there. The northern half of this hike is very nice, there's large trees and the path is wide. The southern half is narrow is very wet in the spring. I suggest wearing shoes you don't mind getting muddy, otherwise it's a great little woods hike in the city. Our hike overall was just shy of 2 miles. People walk here from the surrounding neighborhoods so there were a few others enjoying the...

Enjoy going there just to walk in the nature. If you're going to try to bicycle through there you might want to bring a mountain bike or something similar. I tried to go through there then tubed 10 speed one time and it was after some good rain and it was quite difficult. We have spotted deer in other animals in there so it's quite fun to take small children with you just in case you can spot something cool. It's actually a pretty small place with a small sign on the road. But then again it's just suitable for small...